Rolling Smoke BBQ has opened at 7100 W. 38th Ave in Wheat Ridge, serving smoked brisket, ribs, vegetarian plates and a live-music calendar.

New signage and a beer-board permit show Bravado, a Pop Hospitality small-plates and pizzabar, is coming to the former Honeysuckle at Cool Springs Galleria.

Fiorenza Italian has opened in Alpharetta, serving Tuscan‑style house‑made pastas, antipasti and a shareable Florentine steak from owners Jessi and Brooke Qilafi. The menu and wine program aim to mix weeknight comfort with celebratory dinners.

The Crispy Chick is expanding off Woodland Avenue — Fekadu is converting the old Burger King at 6671 Pearl Road into a 40–50 seat shop with a drive‑through this fall. A couple of new menu items are planned, but the signature tenders stay.

Family‑run Southern Charm Eatery is set to open at 1420 N. Main St. in North Canton, promising scratch‑made Southern comfort food by late July.

Kansas City‑born Hawaiian Bros is recruiting franchise partners to open in Northeast Ohio, naming Cleveland‑Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton as target markets. Sites and operators are expected to be chosen in the next six to 12 months.

A Broncos‑themed 'Mile High Grill' is reportedly headed to Denver International Airport, promising team memorabilia and player‑named menu items.

The Cambria Hotel in Navy Yard is replacing its Perch SW rooftop lounge with Croix, a Caribbean restaurant focused on St. Croix dishes and botanical cocktails. The initial report did not include an opening date.

Humble Pie’s Richmond Heights spot pairs tavern-style pizzas with a soda‑fountain counter serving Dole Whip, stacked shakes and dirty sodas.

The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey is up for sale and may close Sept. 30 if a buyer doesn’t emerge, owner Larry Oddo says he plans to retire.

Canadian chain Moxies is opening a nearly 13,000‑square‑foot restaurant at The Star in Frisco; construction starts late July and the opening is slated for spring 2027.

The Sienna Crossing Grain & Berry serves açaí bowls, smoothies and plant‑forward fare while its owners balance running the café with medical and wellness work.

The McDonald's at 8700 Pershall Road reopened July 1 after closing last year following a fire; city officials attended the celebration and permits show new safety work.